‘Leader’ is one of the most maligned, abused and misused words in any language, but now and then it’s aptly applied.On July 9, 2007, the world lost a real leader, someone who truly deserved that appellation, Alexander Vladimir d’Arbeloff.

Co-founder of high-tech company Teradyne, philanthropist and MIT patriarch, he was a unique individual.

Unsuited to the corporate culture of the Fifties, he was fired three times in his first ten years.

Here’s what others thought of him.

A personal interaction with Alex was an event not soon forgotten.

Alex d’Arbeloff was a force of nature. We all experienced his laser-like intellect, his wry wit, his insatiable curiosity, his amazing ability to engage, cajole, persuade, educate and enlighten those with whom he came in contact.

…we will remember Alex d’Arbeloff and his remarkable leadership, deep devotion and magnificent generosity…

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